The journey of playing: a qualitative evaluation of ‘Maze Out,’ a serious game for eating disorders by Maria Mercedes Guala, Helene Nygaard Nielsen, Kim Bul, David Clinton, Martina Scarpelli, Regina Christiansen, Finn Skårderud, Anette Søgaard Nielsen

“…Methods Seven patients over 18 years old with an ED diagnosis receiving TAU at treatment institutions in Denmark, along with two relatives, three clinicians, and two support workers (collectively referred to as caregivers), participated in semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed separately for patients and caregivers. …”
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Understanding the marital self-disclosure experience during chemotherapy for gastric cancer: a qualitative study by Ye Zhou, Ye Zhou, Chong Chin Che, Mei Chan Chong, Haiyan Zhao, Yuzhu Hou, Min Zhao

“…From January to June 2024, 18 pairs of gastric cancer patients and their spouse caregivers, who were hospitalized in the oncology department of a tertiary hospital in Jingjiang, Jiangsu Province, participated in semi-structured face-to-face interviews. Data was transcribed within 24 h after each interview, supported by field notes. …”
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Assessment of the implementation of the Italian National action plan to combact antimicrobial resistance (PNCAR) 2017–2021 through SPiNCAR-1: results for the Piedmont Region, 2022... by Stefania Di Giacomo, Luca Bresciano, Lorenza Ferrara, Sabina Pederiva, Carla Maria Zotti, Fortunato “Paolo” D’Ancona, Costanza Vicentini, Collaborating Group

“…Methods The self-assessment questionnaire is divided into 7 central "areas" representing the main actions against AMR: governance, surveillance and monitoring, appropriate use of antimicrobials, healthcare-associated infection (HAI) control and prevention, education and training, alliance among stakeholders, evaluation of the impact and implementation of the program. Areas are structured into two or more items called "standards", subdivided into "criteria”. …”
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The Impact of Prolonged Social Isolation on Individuals with Mental Disorders and Their Caregivers in Residential Centers: A Multidimensional Analysis by Maria Elena ABRUDEANU, Constantin CIUCUREL, Luminita GEORGESCU, Elena Ioana ICONARU, Teodor Catalin CONSTANTINESCU, Georgeta IONESCU

“…Material and method: This cross-sectional study employed a mixed-methods approach, integrating quantitative and qualitative analyses to assess the impact of COVID-19 on institutionalized individuals with disabilities, caregivers, and residential centers, using structured questionnaires and interviews at both institutional and resident levels. …”
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Facilitators and barriers for return to work among patients with post-COVID-19 condition: a qualitative interview study by Aleksandra Sulg, Aki Vuokko, Kirsi Kvarnström, Mikko Varonen, Antti Malmivaara, Jari Arokoski, Helena Liira

“…A research doctor conducted semi-structured interviews covering work ability, RTW actions and rehabilitation experiences. …”
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Risk of zoonotic diseases among veterinary students in Nigeria: a multi-institutional national cross-sectional survey by Ibraheem Ghali-Mohammed, Ayomide Samuel Afolayan, Akeem Adebola Bakare, Ridwan Olamilekan Adesola, Tajudeen Opeyemi Isola, Uduak Akpabio, Selim Adewale Alarape, Shuaibu Gidado Adamu, Nma Bida Alhaji, Ismail Ayoade Odetokun

“…A multi-institutional national cross-sectional survey was conducted among veterinary students enrolled from the second to sixth years of 12 veterinary schools. A four-section structured questionnaire was administered capturing socio-demographic information, knowledge of zoonotic diseases, attitudes toward their prevention and control, and self-reported practices in zoonotic disease risk management. …”
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Communicating to the Intellect, Heart, and Person: A Model Describing Participants’ Experience of Goals of Care Discussions Conducted During Acute Inpatient Care by Joshua S. Lee, Katrielle Joy X.Y. Fu, Lynn Wiryasaputra, Celestine Z.Q. Lim, Paul Victor Patinadan, Joseph Y.J. Ong, Andy H.Y. Ho, Tricia S.H. Yung

“…Data was gathered using semi-structured interviews. Results: A total of 24 interviews (16 NHS, 8 patients) were conducted. …”
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Neurological and organ health risks associated with pesticide mixture exposure in banana farm workers in Moungo Division, Cameroon by Vidal Jules Kamga Nanhah, Leonel Javeres Mbah Ntepe, Boris Ronald Tonou Tchuente, Pauline Vervaine Hagbe, David Goda, Yannick Dudric Enonguene Ekedjoum, Fils Armand Ella, Guy Roussel Takuissu Nguemto, Damaris Enyegue Mandob, Judith Laure Ngondi

“…Firstly, a survey of pesticide distributors, retailers, and local farmers was conducted using a structured questionnaire to identify the different types of pesticides commonly used in the study area and their reported health effects. …”
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What factors influence nutrition-related information-seeking behaviour among pregnant women attending antenatal care at public hospitals in Bahir Dar City, northwest Ethiopia: a cr... by Zeleke Abebaw Mekonnen, Mohammedjud Hassen Ahmed, Habtamu Alganeh Guadie, Mulusew Andualem Asemahagn, Getu Kassa Bitacha, Tewabe Malede Chekol, Nega Abebe Meshesha, Geleta Nenko Dube

“…Objective This study aimed to assess the proportion of nutrition-related information-seeking behaviour and its associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at public hospitals in Bahir Dar City, northwest Ethiopia, 2023.Method A cross-sectional quantitative supplemented with qualitative study design was conducted from March to April 2023 among 406 pregnant women. Pre-tested structured interviewer-administered and semistructured open-ended questionnaires were used to collect quantitative and qualitative data, respectively. …”
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Analysis of the current status, challenges, and strategies of continuing professional development for graduates of rural bonded general practitioner education program in Guizhou pr... by Haifeng Pu, Yinsheng Wang, Lingli Chen, Xue Xiao, Nian Zhang, Chuying Chen, Jiming Zhu, Changyin Yu

“…Methods: Between November and December 2021, a combination of purposive sampling and snowball sampling was used to select 42 GPs who graduated from the bonded medical program from 39 township health centers across nine cities (prefectures) in Guizhou Province as research subjects. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, and the results were analyzed using a procedural grounded theory method. …”
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Circulation water and solute mass balance model for the rice growing area on the right bank of the lower Guadalquivir River valley by Blanca Cuadrado-Alarcón, Luciano Mateos, Sébastien Guéry, Helena Gomez-Macpherson

“…The interaction between irrigation units required the conceptualization of the system, done in collaboration with WUAs, and structured as a mesh layout of the distribution network, where connection nodes, consisting of drains, collect return flows from irrigation units and provide reused water for irrigation. …”
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Deviance detection and regularity sensitivity in dissociated neuronal cultures by Zhuo Zhang, Amit Yaron, Dai Akita, Tomoyo Isoguchi Shiramatsu, Zenas C. Chao, Hirokazu Takahashi, Hirokazu Takahashi

“…Crucially, we also showed sensitivity to the statistical regularity of stimuli, a phenomenon previously observed only in intact brains: the MMRs in a predictable, periodic sequence were smaller than those in a commonly used sequence in which the appearance of the deviant stimulus was random and unpredictable.DiscussionThese results challenge the traditional view that a hierarchically structured neural network is required to process complex temporal patterns, suggesting instead that deviant detection and regularity sensitivity are inherent properties arising from the primitive neural network. …”
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Sleep-disordered breathing and metabolic syndrome across gender, age, and sleep subtypes in East Asians by Tong Feng, Qiong Ou, Guangliang Shan, Yaoda Hu, Huijing He

“…Combining these parameters into a sleep quality score may improve predictions of health outcomes.MethodsParticipants underwent type IV sleep monitoring and completed structured questionnaires. MetS was defined according to the Chinese Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (2020 Edition). …”
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Gaining Insight into Operative Performance: Analysis of an Automated 360-Degree Feedback Tool Among Perioperative Staff by Stefanie J. Soelling, MD, MPH, Robert D. Sinyard, MD, Lauren Spigel, MPH, Max Riley, MD, Paul Gregory, PhD, Nick Perdomo, MS, Yves Sonnay, MScPH, Steven Yule, PhD, Steven J. Fishman, MD, Douglas S. Smink, MD, MPH, FACS

“…Aggregated survey responses were provided to surgeons and surgical leadership. We performed semi-structured interviews with 10 surgeons and 5 surgical leaders. …”
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Physician perspectives in treating obesity: an insight from Pakistan by Fatima Ibrar, Farzana Shafqat, Faisal Ali, Maliha Aziz, Abdur Rehman, Saira Akhlaq, Muslim Atiq

“…The study design was adapted from a prior U.S.-based survey. A structured questionnaire assessed physician perceptions of five biological and two behavioral factors contributing to obesity, satisfaction in obesity management, and the perceived effectiveness of behavioral, pharmacologic, and surgical treatment modalities. …”
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A multi-perspective qualitative study on robotic-assisted surgery training demand by Xinling Tian, Kongying Nong, Xueqi Tang, Jiani Zhai, Yihang Guo, Yueran Li, Yichuan Zhang, Yuzhe Kong, Xiaohong Tang

“…This will enable us to comprehensively discern the requirements of Chinese surgeons regarding training courses for robotic surgery. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in our study. A panel of 41 surgeons from the fields of General Surgery, Gynecology and Urology were included according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. …”
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Perspectives from Systems-Level Key Informants on Optimizing Opioid Use Disorder Treatment for Adolescents and Young Adults by Jasper Yeh, Crosby Modrowski, Isabel Aguirre, Samantha Portis, Robert Miranda, Melissa Pielech

“…<b>Methods</b>: Thirty key informants involved with OUD treatment in the northeastern United States completed individual, semi-structured interviews, including treatment providers (N = 11) and clinic leaders in programs that provide medication and psychosocial treatments for AYA with OUD (N = 10), as well as opioid-related policymakers (N = 6) and patient advocates (N = 3). …”
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Management practices and perception of waste face masks in university hostels and halls and potential risks: Recommendations for future preparedness by Douti Biyougue Nang, Ebenezer Ebo Yahans Amuah, Arkoh Abena Jennifer, Samuel Kojo Abanyie, Kwame Anokye, Peace Ankor

“…Data were collected from 150 respondents using semi-structured questionnaires and a convenience sampling approach. …”
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Do patients want their spirituality addressed during their hospital journey; a cross-sectional study at a tertiary care center in Lebanon by Mohammad Assaf, Ali Ahmad, Hanine Atwi, Joseph Habib, Magda Haj, Reham Yehia, Amal C. Rahi, Marianne Majdalani

“…Critical care patients as compared to cancer patients, and patients with a lower number of hospital visits during the past year, were significantly more likely to want to be asked about their spirituality (p < 0.05). Conclusion More structured training of healthcare personnel on addressing spirituality in the cultural context is needed. …”
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Understanding the Non-use of Rear Seatbelts in Iran: A Qualitative Exploration of Factors and Reasons by Ali Delpisheh, Rezvan Feyzi, Goljamal Jorjani, Raha Davatgar, Hadi Panahi, Mohammad Hossein Panahi

“…Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions and analyzed using conventional content analysis. …”
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